BRS' Sunder Raj Yadav welcomes Bihar
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Sunder Raj Yadav on Saturday welcomed the Bihar Education Department
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Jammu, Nov 07: A 23-year-old youth was found dead inside his rented room in the Miran Sahib area of Jammu district on Saturday morning, officials said. An official said that the youth was found dead inside his rented accommodation in Miran Sahib, Jammu. He was immediately shifted to Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, where doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Chander (23), a native of Bihar who was residing in Jammu. Meanwhile, cognizance of the incident has been taken up.(KNO)
UP: Three dead after Delhi-Bihar bus meets with accident in Kushinagar
Three people were killed and more than six others injured after a Delhi-to-Bihar passenger bus met with an accident at Labaniya Square in the Patherwa police station area of Kushinagar district, according to SHO Amit Kumar Singh of Ravindranagar police station. He said that two people died at the spot, while a third succumbed to injuries at the Medical College in Kushinagar. The deceased include two men and a one-and-a-half-year-old girl. Two critically injured passengers have been referred to the Medical College in Gorakhpur for advanced treatment. The remaining injured are undergoing treatment. Further details on the cause of the accident are awaited. (ANI)
One more body recovered from Delhi building collapse site, death toll rises to three
The death toll in the Delhi Chawri Bazar building collapse rose to 3 on Saturday after rescue workers recovered the mortal remains of another victim from the debris, police said. The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Pankaj Sharma, a resident of Village Hanuman Nagar in Bihar's Khagaria district. With this latest recovery, a total of five individuals have been accounted for from the collapse site, comprising three fatalities and two injured persons. The other two deceased have been identified as Kishori, aged 40, and Sanjeet, aged 45. Both injured persons have received medical treatment and are now stable. Further rescue operations are still underway at the site, according to Delhi Police. The three-storey under-construction building collapsed at Gali Sheesh Mahal, Gali Shehatara, near Ajmeri Gate, in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazar area at around 10:30 am on Thursday. Two people were killed, and five others sustained injuries in the incident. Three contractors have been arrested in...
Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma to play SMAT, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain
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BPSC 71st Combined Main Examination Results Announced
The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the results for the 71st Combined Main Examination, with 3,392 candidates qualifying for the next interview stage. Candidates can download their results from the official BPSC website. The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to access the results and encourages candidates to stay updated on interview dates. Congratulations to all successful candidates!
Maldivian President Pushes for Revival of SAARC
The President of the Maldives, Mohammed Muizzu, made another call for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) during his visit to Pakistan on October 21, 2026. Bangladesh, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has also called for the revival of SAARC. The idea has received support from experts and public intellectuals concerned about the welfare of people living in the region. The Government of India responded to these remarks by stating that Pakistan was stymieing the grouping. The Promotion of BIMSTEC as an alternative to SAARC is an exercise in diplomatic shortsightedness. Equally shortsighted is the idea of reviving SAARC without India. Countries in the region have little to lose but much to gain if the SAARC platform is revived. The 19th SAARC Summit was scheduled to be hosted in Islamabad from November 15 to 19, 2016, but was indefinitely postponed amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. On the positive side, however, relations between India and Pakistan have not completely broken down on all fronts. Indias External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, visited Pakistan on October 1516, 2024, to attend the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government and thanked Pakistan for its hospitality. India also participated in the planning session of the SCO Council of National Coordinators in Islamabad from September 28 to 30, 2026.The two countries completed their 35th consecutive exchange of lists of nuclear installations and facilities on January 1, 2026. The hotlines between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) remain active, and the ceasefire is also holding. Furthermore, the statement made by RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale on improving people-to-people contact between India and Pakistan was a welcome development. Many experts consider the RSS as Indias deeper state, influencing relations with Pakistan. Be that as it may, three immediate factors have a bearing on the revival of SAARC. Weighing Three Factors First, the dominant view in India is that containing terrorism emanating from Pakistan is the magic bullet for rescuing bilateral relations and bringing them back to normalcy. Diplomat Ajay Bisaria argues that Indias instincts were primarily economic, and Indias relationship with its neighbours was focused on providing security for the Indian economy to grow and preserving the economic gains already made. This is quite understandable and reasonable for any major economy but is not exclusive to India. This instinct is now fairly widespread across the countries of the region. There is a growing consensus that terrorism poses a threat to the social and economic stability of countries and that SAARC, as a regional forum, can be employed to combat it. According to the think tank PISCES, Pakistan alone witnessed 225 militant attacks in a single year up to September 2026. Therefore, the way forward lies in greater cooperation among states and a deeper process of introspection within societies. Second, the China factor is also influencing the prospects for the growth and revival of SAARC. China enjoys observer status in SAARC, while India has opposed its full membership of the organisation. Indias unilateral military actions have prompted Pakistan to seek even greater strategic proximity to China, particularly through the acquisition of Chinese military equipment and technology. The clashes between India and Pakistan in May laid bare the consequences of this policy. One consequence of such a scenario is that Indias strategic autonomy in the region is constrained, resulting in the ceding of strategic space to China. There are indications that Pakistan is signalling to both the United States and China that it no longer wishes to be a client state. In 2022, Pakistan released its first-ever National Security Policy, which emphasised that the country should resist joining geopolitical camps. The weakening of the pro-India lobby in Pakistan is also a matter of concern. Third, there are sections of opinion in Pakistan that believe India will always prefer to engage with a weak Pakistan rather than the Pakistan that exists today. Former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit recently claimed at a seminar in Pakistan that the countrys international profile had risen and that India would therefore prefer disengagement. Some India watchers in Pakistan also point to unilateralism in Indias domestic and regional politics, along with its alleged disregard for international norms and agreements, as factors contributing to growing mistrust. In light of the above discussion, it is important to examine the perspectives of the scholarly community on the challenges confronting South Asia. Scholars Speak Friend and colleague, Happymon Jacob, who has considerable expertise in Indian foreign policy, argues in his essay, The End of South Asia: A Region in Name Only, published in Foreign Affairs on July 22, 2024, that the dream of South Asia as a cohesive region is over, with significant implications for subcontinental geopolitics that policymakers and analysts have yet to fully grasp. He writes that the reality of Indias centrality has meant that New Delhi does not always recognise the value of building regional structures, as such structures cannot add much to the predominance India already enjoys in the region. Although several Indian Prime Ministers have recognised the merits of SAARC, the Indian bureaucracy and strategic establishment have never been fully convinced of its value. They have long feared that the creation of regional structures could potentially constrain Indias dominance in its neighbourhood. Nepal-based scholar Kanak Mani Dixit, finds Jacobs thesis problematic for more than one reason. He believes that Jacobs pronouncement on the death of South Asia appears to serve the interests of nation-statism, which cannot adequately manage the vast geography and multiplicity of identities that characterise South Asia. Mr Dixit further argues that Jacobs views will please those who wish to exercise centralised authority, ranging from generals in Islamabad to autocratic politicians in Kabul and Colombo, as well as dominant lobbies in New Delhi. True South Asian regionalism has not evolved to a point where the nation-state can function to the satisfaction of the people living in the region. However, we are yet to find an effective institutional mechanism to address inter-state disputes. It would therefore be incorrect to argue that regionalism in South Asia can begin or end with SAARC. The two need to be differentiated. The late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singhs longing for a day when he could have breakfast in Amritsar, lunch in Lahore and dinner in Kabul remains a compelling vision and is not beyond achievement. The precondition for realising this vision is that peoples power must be unleashed and mobilised in the service of humane regionalism in South Asia. The corporate sector, too, is not averse to such thinking. At one-point, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee nominated R.K. Mishra, a former journalist and a close associate of Dhirubhai Ambani, who headed the Reliance conglomerate. Reliance had an additional stake in India-Pakistan peace, as it had invested in a refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, close to the Pakistan border. Against this backdrop, it needs to be emphasised that the absence of a regional platform and the growing hesitation among SAARC countries to engage with one another have created a vacuum. This vacuum is increasingly being filled by religious radicalism and internal insecurity across the region. The road ahead remains uncertain. The Road Ahead First, without mutual accommodation between India and Pakistan, the revival of SAARC is inconceivable. Pakistan cannot be dismissed as a strategic entity. All major powers, including the United States, China, Russia and Turkey, engage with Pakistan, even when India chooses to remain disengaged. Foreign policy expert Kanti Bajpai believes that Pakistan is strategically attractive for three reasons: its location, its power and its capacity to disrupt. With approximately half a million personnel in uniform and roughly 200 nuclear warheads, Pakistan remains Indias strategic competitor. It reportedly possesses more nuclear warheads than India. By 2050, Pakistan is projected to become the worlds third-most populous country, after China and India. There is no way to peace but peace is the way. Second, by keeping SAARC in limbo, India risks pushing even Bangladesh towards a more adversarial regional posture. To borrow the expression of Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh risks becoming another Pakistan on Indias eastern front. Indias former Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, recently observed that there could be a convergence of interests among China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Bangladeshs Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, has called for a Bangladesh First policy to guide his government. He has not visited India despite an invitation from the Indian Prime Minister. Bangladesh is also reportedly reviewing around 101 bilateral agreements with India. Finally, we, the people of Junoobi Asia (South Asia), need to think about the future generations who will inhabit this part of the world. India, as a major regional power, can offer ideas and solutions to the challenges confronting the region. Genuine regional leadership demands the capacity to generate ideas, build consensus and deliver tangible solutions. By adopting such an approach, India can enhance its regional influence and strengthen its position as a responsible regional power. During recent India-Pakistan Track II meetings, the dangers posed by climate change got focussed attention. Climate change can severely degrade critical sectors, including water and electricity, transportation networks and supply chains. South Asia can draw lessons from the legally binding ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response which is founded on cooperation and mutual trust. A similar framework could serve South Asia well, provided that the sovereignty of individual SAARC members is respected. The revival of SAARC is the way forward. The author is a Kashmir-based political scientist.
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In a landmark domestic cricket update, 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed as Bihars captain for their opening two matches of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026. Sooryavanshi will lead the state side in Indore against Saurashtra on 14 November and Railways on 16 November. The decision comes after regular skipper [] The post Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Bihar Captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Opener; Nitish Rana Dropped from Delhi Squad appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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New batting star Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named as the captain of the Bihar senior cricket team in the first two games of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. This is going to be Suryavanshi's first experience in leading a senior
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets Senior Team Captaincy, Will Lead Bihar In SMAT
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise continues as Bihar hand him captaincy at 15
At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior cricket team for Bihar. The Bihar Cricket Association revealed the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, featuring 17 players, with Suraj Kashyap as vice-captain. The team's journey kicks off on November 14, following Sooryavanshi's standout performances in both the Indian Premier League and international T20 cricket.
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been named in Delhis 16-member squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while experienced left-handed batter Nitish Rana has been left out, said the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday. The squad was picked at a meeting of the senior mens selection committee held at the DDCA premises on Friday afternoon. Selectors K. Bhaskar Pillai, Manu Nayar and Praveen Gupta were present, along with head coach Vijay Dahiya, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) chairman Sarandeep Singh and DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma. Ishants selection is a clear sign that the senior right-arm pacer, who has played more than 100 Tests, is keen to carry on playing domestic white-ball cricket for Delhi. His experience should also be valuable for fellow fast bowlers Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Simarjeet Singh. IANS understands that Rana might play one game for Delhi in order to see if hes fully fit after undergoing extensive rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Rana has been named in the India A squad for the Mens Rising Stars Asia Cup, to be played in the 50-over format from November 19 to 29 in Doha, Qatar. Rana has not played any cricket since a hamstring injury sustained in the third T20I against England, which ruled him out of the series. He was a conditional pick for the T20Is against Afghanistan and the Asian Games, but Rana suffered a left quadriceps strain during a match simulation at the CoE on September 7, which in turn extended his rehab period. Batting all-rounder Ayush Badoni will lead Delhi in the tournament and will open their Elite Group B campaign against Jammu and Kashmir in Indore on November 14. Badoni ended the first phase of the Ranji Trophy as the second-highest run-scorer with 559 runs in four games, coming at an average of 111.8, including hitting 210 not out and 217 against Gujarat and Jharkhand, respectively. The spin options include leg-spinner Suyash Sharma and mystery spinner Digvesh Rathi, while Mayank Rawat and Keshav Dabas are the all-rounders. In the batting department, Badoni will be joined by opener Priyansh Arya, former India U-19 captain Yash Dhull, Himmat Singh, Sarthak Ranjan and Ayush Doseja. Anuj Rawat and Tejasvi are the two wicketkeepers in the side. After the opening game, Delhi will face Punjab on November 16, before taking on Bihar (November 18), Saurashtra (November 20), Haryana (November 22), Tamil Nadu (November 24) and Railways (November 26). Delhi won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy only once in the 2017/18 season under Pradeep Sangwans leadership. The spin options include leg-spinner Suyash Sharma and mystery spinner Digvesh Rathi, while Mayank Rawat and Keshav Dabas are the all-rounders. In the batting department, Badoni will be joined by opener Priyansh Arya, former India U-19 captain Yash Dhull, Himmat Singh, Sarthak Ranjan and Ayush Doseja. Anuj Rawat and Tejasvi are the two wicketkeepers in the side. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) A court in Bihar's Bagaha has convicted a man of murdering his pregnant wife in a dowry-related case, while acquitting his mother-in-law due to a lack of evidence. The court of Additional District Judge (ADJ)-IV Manvendra Mishra found Pramod Yadav alias Bhutti Yadav guilty of murdering his wife, Sandhya Yadav. The court has fixed November 20, 2026, for hearing arguments on the quantum of sentence. Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Manu Rao said the conviction was based on witness testimonies and other evidence presented by the prosecution during the trial. According to the prosecution, Sandhya was pregnant at the time of her murder, and the unborn child also lost its life in the incident. The victim was pregnant at the time of the murder. Consequently, along with Sandhya, the child in her womb also lost its life. The court has found her husband, Pramod Yadav alias Bhutti Yadav, guilty in the case, Rao said. According to the case details, Garbhan Yadav, a resident of Anrahwa Nauka Tola under Padrauna police station in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, married his 23-year-old daughter, Sandhya, to Pramod Yadav of Chankuhwa village under Piprasi police station in Bihar's West Champaran district on June 5, 2025, according to Hindu rituals. However, shortly after the marriage, Sandhya allegedly began facing harassment from her husband and in-laws over dowry demands. Her husband reportedly visited her parental home and demanded an additional Rs 2 lakh as dowry. The case took a tragic turn on September 11, 2025, when her family received information around 4 a.m. that Sandhya was unwell. When her relatives reached her matrimonial home, they allegedly found that she had been murdered. Following the incident, a case was registered against her husband, mother-in-law Leelavati Devi, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. During the trial, the prosecution presented witness statements and other evidence to establish the husband's involvement in the crime. The court convicted Pramod Yadav under Sections 103(1) and 91 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), while acquitting him of the remaining charges. His mother-in-law, Leelavati Devi, was acquitted of the charges due to insufficient evidence. Pramod Yadav is currently lodged in judicial custody. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of sentence on November 20, when the punishment to be awarded to the convicted man will be determined.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Bihar Captain For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Bihar are in Group B alongside Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Railways, Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu
Teenage Run Machine Sooryavanshi Gets Captaincy Call
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed captain of Bihar's senior team for the initial two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting November 14. Suraj Kashyap will serve as vice-captain. Sooryavanshi, known for his IPL and India T20I performances, will lead Bihar in Group B, with their first match against Saurashtra in Indore.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to captain Bihar at 15, leads Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to captain Bihar at 15, leads Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad
Train enroute to Bengal catches fire in Punjab, all passengers escape unhurt
Digital Desk | Patiala, Nov 6 (IANS) A major tragedy was averted in Punjab on Friday after four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express, which was enroute to West Bengal, caught fire near Sarai Banjara in Patiala district, officials said. All passengers of the Express train escaped unhurt. Ambala Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Vinod Kumar Bhatia told reporters that the train was travelling from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal. He said: The fire incident was reported between Rajpura and Sadhu Garh railway stations. When the loco pilot and guard noticed automatic chain pulling (ACP) and dropping of pressure, they quickly brought the train under control. After getting down, they noticed fire and smoke and immediately took precautions. Bhatia added that all the passengers were evacuated and the affected coaches were isolated to prevent the fire from spreading to other coaches. As soon as the guard informed our control room, we regulated and controlled the trains on the other line as well, he said. The DRM also said that initially, one coach was affected, but as strong winds were blowing at the time of the incident, the fire spread to other coaches. A total of four coaches were affected. No one was injured and there were no casualties, he added. A similar incident was reported from Bihar in August, when a massive fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train (63344) at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in the state's Saharsa district. The incident triggered panic among passengers and railway staff. According to information, the fire started near the train's middle engine and rapidly spread to three coaches. Thick smoke and towering flames created a chaotic situation at the station. A large number of passengers were travelling on the train when the fire broke out. As soon as they noticed the flames, passengers began getting off the coaches. A potentially serious tragedy was averted as all passengers reportedly managed to evacuate safely. After receiving information about the fire, multiple fire tenders and railway officials reached the station. Firefighters launched an immediate operation and eventually brought the blaze under control.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed as Bihars captain for first two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will captain Bihars senior team for the first time after being named as their skipper for the opening two matches of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While announcing a 17-member squad on Friday, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) named Suraj Kashyap as the sides vice-captain. BCA president Harsh Vardhan said the role would aid Sooryavanshis development as a player. Vaibhav has already demonstrated tremendous talent, confidence and maturity at a young age, and this responsibility will provide him with another opportunity to grow as a cricketer and leader. We are hopeful that under Vaibhavs leadership, the team will deliver a disciplined, competitive and effective performance while representing the state in the upcoming season, he said. The captaincy comes on the back of a remarkable rise for Sooryavanshi. After making India win the 2026 Under-19 Mens Cricket World Cup by hitting 175 in the final and becoming Player of the Tournament, the left-handed batter became the leading run-getter in IPL 2026 while turning out for the Rajasthan Royals with 776 runs coming at a strike rate of 237.30. Those exploits earned him a place in the India T20I side, and he became the youngest international cricketer for the country by debuting in the second game against England in Manchester in July. In the recent third T20I against New Zealand, Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma put on 118 without loss in the first six overs - the highest powerplay total in mens T20Is. The pair added 133 for the opening wicket in just 43 balls. Sooryavanshi made 45 off 19 deliveries, while Abhishek smashed 113 off 38 balls. Overall, Vaibhav has scored 295 runs in ten T20Is at an average of 29.5 and strike rate of 185.53, including hitting two fifties. Bihars squad was finalised at a meeting of the BCAs senior mens selection committee on Friday, after trials held from November 4 to 6 and a review of past performances was done. Committee Chairman Harvinder Singh and member Amitabh Vijayvargiya attended the meeting, while selector S. Sarath joined via telephonic call. Mangal Mahour and pacer Sakib Hussain have also been picked, but subject to fitness. The selectors will assess them after the first two games before deciding whether they are available to play. Interestingly, the BCA has also named 16 standby players. Bihar will play their first two matches against Saurashtra and Railways in Indore on November 14 and 16 respectively. The support staff of the states Ranji Trophy team will remain with the side for the whole tournament, while Harvinder and Vijayvargiya will travel to Indore to watch the matches. Bihar squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (captain), Suraj Kashyap (vice-captain), Alok Kumar, Ayush Loharuka (wk), Altamash Ashraf, Param Kumar Singh, Anmol Kumar (wk), Ritwik Raj, Mayank Kumar, Raghvendra Pratap, Ashish Kumar, Vasudev Pratap Singh, Mohammad Izhar, Amod Yadav, Prashant Singh, Nawaz Khan, Himanshu Singh. Subject to fitness: Mangal Mahour, Shakib Hussain. Standbys: Bipin Saurabh, Suman Kumar, Akash Raj, Khalid Alam, Bhaskar Dubey, Kumar Rajnish, Suyash, Abhijeet Saket, Yashasvi Rishabh, Lakhan Raja, Pawan Kumar, Amit Chaudhary, Piyush Singh, Bhanu Kumar, Lokesh Babulal Kumar, Prashant Srivastava.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Handed Captaincy Role In BCCI's National T20 Tournament
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior Bihar men's team. He will lead the side in their first two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) After the encounter of three individuals in Patna's Maner area, Misa Bharti, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Lok Sabha MP from Patliputra, visited the Danapur Sub-divisional hospital on Friday and raised questions over the encounter. Bharti met the grieving families and gathered details about the incident. Targeting the state government, she said that while the Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary claims to be committed to eradicating crime, the police are allegedly killing innocent people. Questioning the circumstances of the encounter, Misa Bharti demanded an impartial investigation, saying that the truth must come out and justice must be ensured for the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, tension prevailed at a hospital in Patna on Friday after the incident that triggered protests by their family members, who accused the police of staging a conspiracy and demanded an impartial investigation. The agitated relatives created a ruckus on the hospital premises and smashed the windows of several vehicles while questioning the police version of the encounter. They alleged that the police had deliberately killed the three men, saying that if the intention was merely to apprehend them, the personnel could have shot them in the legs instead of killing them. As the situation escalated, police personnel attempted to pacify the protesters, but their efforts failed. The police subsequently used mild force to disperse the crowd and clear the hospital premises. Ramashish Yadav, brother of one of the deceased, JP Yadav, also condemned the police action, alleging that his brother was killed in an unjustified operation. He said several questions remained unanswered in the police account and demanded an independent probe and action against the personnel involved. Patna City Superintendent of Police (Central) Chandra Prakash said action would be taken against those found responsible. The bodies of the three deceased have been sent to AIIMS Patna for post-mortem examinations. The investigation is underway, with police examining all aspects of the incident, Chandra Prakash added. Meanwhile, Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma said the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Patna Police had been conducting special operations to curb criminal activities. Acting on a tip-off about a group of criminals allegedly planning a major crime, a joint team conducted an operation in the jurisdiction of Maner police station on November 6. According to the SSP, the suspects opened fire as the police team approached them. One bullet reportedly grazed the uniform of the Maner Station House Officer (SHO). The police retaliated, injuring three suspects, who were subsequently rushed to a hospital and declared dead by doctors. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects fired more than 24 rounds at the police team. Weapons were also recovered from the deceased, the SSP said. He added that all three had criminal records and were allegedly involved in a murder committed in Maner on the day of Durga Ashtami this year. Further legal proceedings are underway. The SSP said the post-mortem examinations would be conducted under full videographic recording to ensure transparency in the process.
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Hyderabad: A Blinkit delivery executive was allegedly assaulted by a group, including his warehouse manager, for having a Muslim name in Hyderabad. Habeeb Ansari from Banka district in Bihar has been living in the Golconda area for the last five years. He works as a delivery boy. On November 3, after delivering an order around Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bihar CM directs 24-hour patrolling ahead of Diwali and Chhath
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting through video conferencing from his official residence to assess law and order, security, cleanliness and other essential arrangements ahead of Diwali, Kali Puja and Chhath festivals. During the meeting, Choudhary said a large number of people from Bihar living in other states and abroad return home during the festive season. He stressed that they should experience a sense of security, happiness and positive change upon returning to their home state. He directed district administrations and police officials to remain highly vigilant and ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed on time. Everyone must remain alert and prepared for Diwali, Kali Puja and Chhath. Along with maintaining law and order, all necessary preparations must be completed on time. Chhath is the pride of Bihar and an important part of our cultural identity. Special attention must be paid to the convenience, safety and cleanliness of devotees, Choudhary said. He directed the deployment of adequate police personnel across the state and instructed officials to constitute Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in every district. He also ordered round-the-clock patrolling, particularly around railway stations and bus stands, and called for prompt action in case of any untoward incident. Emphasising cleanliness, Choudhary directed officials to ensure proper sanitation at railway stations, bus stands, public places and Chhath ghats. District Magistrates (DMs) were instructed to personally monitor these arrangements. He also stressed that Chhath ghats must have adequate security and facilities in accordance with prescribed standards, with local volunteers actively involved in the arrangements. Ensure the presence of local swimmers at Chhath ghats in villages. Electrical safety must be given the highest priority, and exposed live wires must not be used under any circumstances, he said. The Chief Minister also asked public representatives and officials to visit Dalit and Mahadalit settlements and celebrate festivals with residents to promote social harmony and communal brotherhood. He directed District Magistrates to hold regular meetings with public representatives and take their concerns and suggestions seriously. Choudhary further ordered the formation of Quick Response Teams at every level to deal with misleading information and fake news. He also directed officials to publicise the steps being taken to resolve public grievances and promote an appeal encouraging affluent households to voluntarily surrender the benefit of the 125-unit electricity subsidy. The Chief Minister also announced that he would begin visiting different districts after November 25. From November 16, regular reviews of development schemes will be conducted, with particular emphasis on their implementation and progress. He instructed District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to hold monthly meetings with industrialists to address their concerns, facilitate investment and generate employment opportunities. He also directed officials to expedite land acquisition for development projects and ensure that there were no unnecessary delays. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and Director General of Police (DGP) Preeta Verma briefed the Chief Minister on the law and order preparations.
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Police in Keralam have arrested Ajaj Ahamed, a key accused in the murder of Bihar RJD leader Baidyanath Mahto. Ahamed, a Bihar native, was apprehended in Kollam after a tip-off from Bihar Police. He is allegedly involved in multiple crimes, including two murders and armed robberies, and had been hiding in Keralam since 2019.
BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026 Out - Check 71st CCE Mains Result and Login
BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026 has been released on 6 November for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025. Candidates who appeared in the Mains exam held from 25 to 30 April 2026 can check their results through the candidate login at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The recruitment covers 1,298 vacancies across various posts, including DSP and Financial Administrative Officer. Check the result and download the PDF.
Inspiring Journey of Priti Kumari: From Teacher to SDM
Priti Kumari's journey from a teacher to becoming an SDM in Bihar is a testament to perseverance and dedication. Despite facing challenges of balancing family life and career aspirations, she achieved her dream by securing a commendable rank in the BPSC exams. Her story encourages women to pursue their ambitions, showcasing that with the right planning and consistent effort, success is attainable. Read on to learn more about her inspiring path and the lessons she learned along the way.
Fake Currency Racket Busted In Paharganj
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Bihar, recovering counterfeit Indian currency worth Rs 2.65 lakh, after dismantling a fake currency supply network in Paharganj. The accused were apprehended during a raid and were planning to sell the fake notes.
Handwara Police apprehend five drug suspects, recover contraband
Handwara, Nov 06: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse, Handwara Police apprehended five drug suspects in three separate operations conducted by Police Station Kralgund and Police Post Chogul, recovering charas and cannabis-like contraband substances from their possession, police officials said on Friday. Handwara Police intensifies crackdown on drug trafficking; five suspects apprehended, contraband recovered in three NDPS operations, the officials said. In a press statement, a police spokesperson said that during naka checking at Khanu Babagund, Police Station Kralgund apprehended two persons identified as Abid Hussain Mir of Tarathpora and Rouf Mushtaq Bhat of Khanu. Charas-like substance and charas powder-like substance were recovered from their possession. Accordingly, FIR No. 78/2026 under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kralgund. In another operation at Wanigam Crossing, one person identified as Danish Parvaiz Parra of Budra Bala was apprehended, and a cannabis (Khashkhash)-like substance was recovered from his possession, the spokesperson said. Accordingly, FIR No. 79/2026 under Section 8/15 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Kralgund. Meanwhile, during naka checking at Watyen, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Post Chogul, a motorcycle bearing registration number PB08CQ-8150, travelling from Sopore towards Kupwara, was intercepted. Two persons, identified as Mohd. Jahangir Sadeeqi and Mohd. Haseemu Din, both residents of Bihar, were apprehended, and a charas-like substance was recovered during checking. Accordingly, FIR No. 275/2026 under Sections 8/20-29 of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Handwara, the spokesperson added. Handwara Police reiterated its firm commitment to eradicating the drug menace and appeals to the general public to extend cooperation and share information about drug-related activities to safeguard society, particularly the youth.
Three Suspects Killed In Bihar Police Encounters
Three suspected criminals were killed in an exchange of fire with police in Patna's Maner locality on Friday. Separately, another wanted man was injured in a shootout with police in Bhojpur district on Friday morning.
Bihar STF Cracks Down On Drug Trafficking, Rs 10 Crore Charas Seized
The Bihar Special Task Force (STF), in collaboration with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and district police, conducted two separate operations leading to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers. Authorities seized charas valued at Rs 10 crore and 61 grams of smack in East Champaran and Purnea districts. One arrested individual, Rajesh Sahni, is believed to be part of an international narcotics syndicate supplying drugs across several Indian states after procuring them from Nepal. Investigations are ongoing.
Govt launches 9th round of critical mineral auctions, 20 blocks across 8 states put up for bidding
The Ministry of Mines has launched the ninth tranche of the auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks, putting 20 blocks across eight states on offer, as the government steps up efforts to strengthen domestic mineral availability and encourage private sector participation. The latest auction follows eight previous tranches in which 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks were offered, of which 64 were successfully auctioned, recording a success rate of 64 per cent. The Ministry of Mines, in an official statement, said, In the previous eight tranches, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks were offered, of which 64 have been successfully auctioned, a success rate of 64 per cent. The 20 blocks offered in the ninth tranche are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal. The minerals on offer include graphite, glauconite, vanadium, gallium, titanium, rare earth elements (REE), bauxite, alu...
Delhi Police bust counterfeit currency network; arrest two with fake notes
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Delhi Police have busted an alleged counterfeit currency supply network with the arrest of two men from Bihar and recovered fake Indian currency notes with a face value of Rs 2.65 lakh from their possession, officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Dinesh Kumar Jha (36) and Satish Kumar (20), both residents of Muzaffarpur in Bihar, were apprehended during a raid at Neelam Guest House in the Paharganj area, opposite New Delhi Railway Station. According to police, the operation was carried out on November 5 after Sub-Inspector S.N. Ojha, in charge of Police Post Sangatrashan, received specific information about two persons allegedly involved in the supply and circulation of counterfeit Indian currency in the area. Acting on the input, a police team was constituted under Ojha's leadership, with the supervision of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Paharganj and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of the subdivision. The team raided the guest house and apprehended the two suspects. A search led to the recovery of counterfeit currency amounting to Rs 2,65,100 from their possession. The Crime Team and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team were subsequently called to examine the recovered notes. A case was registered at Paharganj police station vide FIR No. 437/26 under Sections 179, 180 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further investigation was initiated. During interrogation, the accused allegedly disclosed that they had travelled to Delhi to sell counterfeit currency and were looking for prospective buyers. Police said the two had planned to sell counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 1 lakh for Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 in genuine currency. However, they had not finalised any deal or found a customer before the police apprehended them. The accused also allegedly disclosed that the counterfeit currency had been supplied to them by another person identified as 'S'. Police are investigating the alleged supplier's role and attempting to identify other members of the network. Of the total recovery, Rs 2,45,100 was seized from Jha, comprising four counterfeit notes of Rs 500 denomination, 1,000 notes of Rs 200 denomination, 351 notes of Rs 100 denomination and 160 notes of Rs 50 denomination. The remaining Rs 20,000, comprising 100 counterfeit notes of Rs 200 denomination, was recovered from Satish Kumar. Police said Jha was previously involved in a counterfeit currency case registered in 2023 at the Patparganj Industrial Area police station in Delhi. The case, registered under Sections 489B, 489C and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, pertained to counterfeit currency. Both accused have been arrested, medically examined and produced before the court. Police said further investigation was underway to trace the source of the counterfeit notes, identify the alleged supplier and uncover the wider network involved in their supply and circulation.
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Bihar: 3 criminals killed, officer wounded in Patna police encounter
Three alleged criminals were killed in an encounter with police near the River Ganga in Sherpur, under the Maner police station area of Patna district, early Friday. Maner Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left hand during the exchange of fire. The Maner encounter took place during a joint operation by the Patna Special Task Force (STF) and Patna Police. The three injured suspects were taken to hospital, where they were declared dead. The SHO was also shifted to Patna for treatment. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartik Kumar Sharma said police teams were conducting operations for crime prevention when they received information about criminals allegedly planning a major incident in Sherpur. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said,
Three criminals killed in encounter with Bihar Police in Patna; SHO injured
Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 6 (IANS) Three criminals were killed in an encounter with a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and local police in the Sherpur area along the Ganga River in Bihar's Patna district early Friday morning. Maner Station House Officer (SHO) Rajnish Kumar sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. The encounter took place around 3 a.m. under the jurisdiction of Maner police station. The deceased have been identified as J.P. Yadav, Suraj Kumar alias Raja Sharma and Bablu Kumar. According to police, all three had criminal backgrounds and were wanted in several cases, including murder. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya K. Sharma reached the spot after receiving information about the encounter. He said that STF and district police teams had been conducting operations in different areas when they received intelligence that three criminals had assembled in Sherpur and were planning a major crime. When the police team reached the location, the criminals allegedly opened fire, prompting the police to retaliate. During the exchange, a bullet grazed the arm of Maner SHO Rajnish Kumar. After the firing stopped, police personnel approached the spot and found three men lying injured. They were immediately taken to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead. Police recovered two pistols, one country-made firearm (desi katta) and several empty cartridges from the encounter site. According to police, the exchange of fire lasted several rounds, with the criminals firing 24 rounds and the police responding with 18 rounds. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations. Danapur-2 Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) A.K. Jha said that the three deceased were allegedly involved in the murder of Sanjit Kumar alias Bholu, president of the Vyapur Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) in Maner. According to the SDPO, Bablu Kumar and Suraj Kumar were the alleged shooters, while J.P. Yadav was the main conspirator behind the murder. All three were wanted in connection with the murder case and other criminal cases registered at different police stations. Police are further investigating the encounter and examining the evidence recovered from the scene.
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar's Darbhanga district was injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a police team during patrolling on Thursday. ASI Randhir Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his left leg and is undergoing treatment. Police are conducting raids to apprehend the accused and ascertain the motive.
